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Rockwell Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 518 students in Rockwell, NC, 36% of all K-12 students in Rockwell, NC are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the North Carolina private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
100% of private schools in Rockwell, NC are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Rockwell Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Rockwell Christian School
Rockwell Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
401 Depot St.
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-8854
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Map of City Of Refuge Christian School
City Of Refuge Christian School
Gr: 1-12 | 23 students
Baptist
11360 Old Concord Rd
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 856-8036
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Grace Academy Photo
Grace Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 197 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
6725 Highway 152 E
Rockwell, NC 28138
(704) 279-6683
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Rockwell, NC Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
518
Students
$6,700
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
5%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Rockwell)
This State (NC)
# Schools
3 Schools
880 Schools
# Students
518 Students
137,062 Students
% Students of Color
5%
24%
0.39
0.58
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
641 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
4,214 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
5,799 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
7 Students
9,646 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
411 Students
79,795 Students
% White Students
76%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
496 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
112 Students
34,470 Students
% of Others Students
20%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
13,714 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
8%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
15 students
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,700
$11,997
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
31%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rockwell, NC?
The top ranked private schools in Rockwell, NC is Rockwell Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Rockwell?
3 private schools are located in Rockwell.
What percentage of students in Rockwell go to private school?
36% of all K-12 students in Rockwell are educated in private schools (compared to the NC state average of 8%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rockwell?
100% of private schools in Rockwell are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private schools in Rockwell are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Rockwell include: City Of Refuge Christian School vs. Rockwell Christian School

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